Boat transport in California — sea to Sierra, we haul it.

Most boat hauling jobs in California run between $2.50 and $5.00 per loaded mile, depending on boat size and whether wide load permits are required. A short haul from San Diego to Los Angeles might cost $400 to $700. Longer runs, say Sacramento to the Oregon border, can push past $1,500 once you factor in permits and overnight logistics.

California requires an oversize permit any time your load exceeds 8.5 feet wide, 14 feet tall, or 65 feet in combined length. Caltrans issues these permits, and some routes through the Bay Area or Los Angeles require a licensed escort vehicle. Hansons Boat Removal handles all California permit paperwork before the truck leaves the yard.

Yes. Hansons Boat Removal runs interstate boat transport regularly out of California, including routes to Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, and cross-country hauls to the Gulf Coast and East Coast. Each state along the route has its own permit requirements, and Hansons Boat Removal coordinates all of them so you don't have to track down paperwork in four different states.

California generally allows loads up to 16 feet wide with the right permits and escorts, though anything over 12 feet wide gets complicated fast, especially through dense corridors like the I-5 through Los Angeles or Highway 101 near San Francisco. Hansons Boat Removal assesses your boat's beam, weight, and route before confirming transport is feasible.

Two to three weeks out is a reasonable target for most California boat hauling jobs. Permit processing through Caltrans can take several business days, and summer months fill up fast, particularly for routes serving Lake Tahoe, the Delta, and Southern California marinas. If your timeline is tight, call Hansons Boat Removal early and we'll tell you straight whether the date is workable.